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Barn Manager

• This is a position which benefits from an equine science degree as well as a working knowledge of horses, general maintenance skills and solid communication skills.

Everyone shares responsibility for the animals and the condition of the facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a person with great leadership skills, firm belief in teamwork, excellent multi-tasking skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Expectations include:

Horse care

• first aid, overall health
• feeding, administer medications, manage turnouts, keep horses in good physical condition, manage workload of horses and maintain all horse vet records, etc. Boarders
• deal with all boarder issues, constant communication with them and friendly positive interaction, resolve any barn issues, etc. Barn maintenance
• stalls, general overall upkeep
• maintain indoor arena to excellent riding conditions, overall barn cleanliness, maintain outdoor arena to specifications and paddocks, manage all aspects of the upkeep of the grounds, etc. Fiscal Responsibility
• work with Accountant to manage barn in a fiscally responsible manner. Participate in annual budget preparations, provide weekly/monthly updates on barn activity and report on variances to budget. Member of management team
• participate in meetings to discuss barn strategies, operating challenges and goals, identifying revenue streams, brainstorming solutions, etc. Provide show support
• maintain jumps, help on show days, etc. Run day-to-day operations of the barn
• responsible for staff schedule, supervision of all barn staff (they report to the barn manager) & approval of timecards, ensure all barn chores are completed, order all necessary items related to the day-to-day farm activities, deliver paperwork to office 2x/week (M & F), daily chores. Will need to be available on an emergency basis and fill gaps in the schedule. Barn promotion & sales
• maintain FB page and help to update website, create positive atmosphere to increase boarders at the facility Provide assistance with lesson program
• potentially on days when instructors are at shows.

Work closely with instructors & trainers to promote positive environment for students and horses. This position will also require close working relationship with barn owner and coordination of care for the personal animals of the owner in the owner's absence.

Additional Responsibilities include:

Daily upkeep and maintenance of barns, stalls and grounds Keeping stable area tidy, sweeping, raking and watering Adhering to feeding, cleaning and supplement schedules Holding horses for vet and farrier Daily exercise of animals Administering of prescribed medication and general first aid Facility maintenance and fixes Grooming & bathing of animals Monitoring horses for health and soundness Help with problem animals

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $24.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person